The Middle East conflict is causing economic fallout, including rising gas prices, while polling data indicates a decline in Donald Trump's approval rating.

The entities involved

• Donald Trump →

  American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)

  • Trump ended the ceasefire agreement with Iran following recent attacks by Iranian forces.Mon 18:02
  • The Trump administration utilized the Department of Health & Human Services for an AI tool.Mon 18:02
• Middle East →

  geopolitical region encompassing Egypt and most of Western Asia, including Iran

  • A US Air Force base in Fairford, located near the Oxfordshire border, is being utilized due to actions in the Middle East.Mon 17:54
  • Authorities are investigating an incident at a base in Fairford, with possible links to Iran and Russia.Mon 17:54
• Ipsos →

  Norwegian market research firm

  • The ongoing conflict with Iran is causing economic concerns and prompting discussions about the impact on U.S. defense needs.Mon 04:41

Related events

• Trump's war against Iran drives global oil prices up, while David Urban monitors the president's approach to economic issues.Jun 7
• Conflict in the Middle East drives up crude oil prices.Aug 17
• Trump rejected the peace plan from Iran, leading to increased tensions in the Middle East and affecting oil prices.Mon 02:41
• Conflict decline affects international oil prices.Jun 30
• The Middle East conflict is driving higher fuel costs.Jun 17